Batman vs. Two-Face Holy 60s Flashback Batman! Blu-ray Review

The late Adam West returns as the 60s caped crusader in a new adventure from Warner Bros. Animations in an animated movie, a sequel to the 2016 hit animated film Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, that brings the comedy and campness of the 60s TV series back to life with bat-tastic flare.

With a device created to remove evil from criminal’s minds goes wrong, Gotham City’s D.A, Harvey Dent (William Shatner) is transformed into the sinister Two-Face, add to the mix the criminal craziness of The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler, it’s down to the Dynamic Duo to save the day.

With the help of Catwoman to help Batman and Robin to unravel Two-Face’s plan.

As with all the DC Animated Movies, the animation is brilliantly colourful and crisp, Batman Vs. Two-Face even has those tilted scenes that many of us growing up learned to love from the TV show, plus having Adam West returning as Batman along with Burt Ward as Robin, gives the movie the feeling of being a kid again and watching the TV Show.

But it’s not only West and Ward that return to their roles, Julie Newmar reprises her role as Catwoman, it’s like the gang is all back together again, ah memories. Speaking of Catwoman, listen out for the vocal talents of Batman: The Movie’s Catwoman, Lee Meriweather, as Lucilee Diamond.

William Shatner is perfectly cast as Harvey Dent/Two-Face and is vocal prowess comes across brilliantly during his onscreen moments as he goes up against the dynamic duo.

Add to the movie those moments of the Bat-Sign coming back and forth between scenes, the occasional words popping up during fight scenes, those moments from Robin with his “holy ….. Batman” and of course Batman explaining what’s happening etc. this movie is one that has been a joy to review and watch.

The Wonderful World of Burt Ward? (featurette) – Spotlighting Burt Ward’s life away from acting – particularly his many benevolent activities, and his lifelong devotion to the health and welfare of dogs.

Adam West Tribute Panel/2017 Comic-Con International 2017– At the 2017 Comic-Con International in San Diego, a panel celebrated the life and times of the late Adam West, the legendary Bright Knight. Fans laughed, cried and cheered as actress Lee Meriwether (Catwoman from the 1966 Batman movie), director/writer/actor Kevin Smith, actor/radio personality Ralph Garman, producer James Tucker and moderator Gary Miereanu captivated the audience with anecdotes and tales about Adam West.

Actors Burt Ward and Julie Newmar discussing various aspects of their lives, ambitions and inspirations.

Batman Vs. Two-Face is a great addition to fans of not only Batman but also for fans of the 60s TV Show and the animated collection of Batman movies from DC, it’s certainly one that you should have in your Blu-ray collection. Batman Vs. Two-Face is available now Blu-ray/DVD/VOD.

Summary

The 60s caped0crusaders are back in an animated movie that is not only nostalgic, but lots of fun to watch.

Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer, based at the Scala in Prestatyn and at the many Cineworld screens, where she reviews the latest movies, she has also had several articles published in various publications. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK's Top 10 Film Blogs.